Iowa Heroes Defy Odds in NFL | Iowa Hawkeyes Football News

Roster cutdown day hit hard for Iowa Hawkeyes, with 13 players—including four drafted rookies—getting cut. But three undrafted standouts defied the odds: Hayden Large, a Bears tight end who overcame a career-threatening leg injury; Xavier Nwankpa, a Chiefs safety who stunned teams with a viral preseason highlight; and Drew Stevens, the Commanders’ new kicker and Iowa’s all-time field goal leader. Their stories are proof that grit and heart can carve out a path in the NFL, no matter the odds. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/017f482aaa4cde05